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Are you just getting into trad climbing? Are you not sure how trad grades work? If you don't know the difference between a HS 4c and a HS 4a, then our short article will help you get to grips with British trad grades.

Have you just started climbing? Are you wondering what would make a good first trad rack? The array of rock climbing gear on offer is often overwhelming and knowing what you need and what you don’t need can seem impossible. So to help you get started below we’ve put together some information to help you decide what to buy for your first single pitch climbing adventures.

Back in May of this year I headed out, on a three week mountaineering trip, to Alaska with three mates. Due to my words being unable to do justice to just how vast, beautiful and awe inspiring the Central Alaskan Range is I thought I'd let the photo's do the talking....

Summit Ascent

Summit Ascent specialise in providing instruction, guiding and coaching in climbing, mountaineering and walking. We tailor every course to your own specific needs and aspirations whether that be your first steps in the mountains, climbing your first trad route or tackling your first ice climb.

Final day of this weeks winter climbing course @glenmorelodge. The guys were keen for some more mixed action, and Duncan was keen to lead an easier pitch. 'Opening Break" fitted the bill, and was in good nick, and Duncan led the final pitch up onto the plateau.
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In working for @glenmorelodge this week on a Winter Climbing Course. Today we headed to Lurchers in the hope of finding some ice that had survived Mondays thaw- managed to get two pitches of ice out of Perception Gully, but it was lean! Still good fun though, with absorbing climbing at times requiring a delicate approach.
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In working for @glenmorelodge this week on a Winter Climbing Course. Stellar weather on the hill, and some mixed mileage for the guys today - Ewen Buttress and Ventilator in Lochain.
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In working for @glenmorelodge this week on an Intro to Winter Climbing course. 📷 Duncan enjoying the mixed ground on the Direct finish to Spiral Gully today. Looking like it'll be stellar on the hill tomorrow ☀️ #scotwinter #winterclimbing @ami_professionals